Dishwasher

The hiring establishment is a professional kitchen environment dedicated to providing high-quality food services with a strong emphasis on safety and hygiene. This company operates with a commitment to maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards and ensuring that all kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently. It is a non-exempt position, meaning it is eligible for overtime pay based on hours worked beyond the regular schedule, and it is classified as a safety-sensitive position. This means employees are required to work with constant alertness to maintain safety protocols and ensure a hazard-free workspace. The establishment values teamwork, dependability, and a strong work ethic, creating a respectful environment for all employees and customers alike. The role of Dishwasher/Utility Worker is fundamental within the kitchen staff and reports directly to the Kitchen Supervisor. This position involves a diversified set of responsibilities critical to the kitchen's daily operations. The primary focus is on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation by washing dishes, utensils, and pots and operating dishwashing equipment efficiently. Clean and sanitized production equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen areas must be maintained according to strict schedules and procedures, ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations. In addition to washing duties, this role entails distributing and storing clean kitchenware such as pots, dishes, and utensils properly. The Utility Worker supports overall kitchen operations by performing general cleaning duties including emptying trash containers and keeping assigned workstations safe and sanitary. Maintaining personal hygiene and adhering to the department dress code are essential to uphold the kitchen's professional standards. Employees in this role are also tasked with following safety regulations diligently, reporting injuries or unsafe conditions promptly to supervisors to reinforce a safe working environment. Occasionally, the Dishwasher/Utility Worker may assist with basic kitchen preparations and serving tasks based on operational needs. This job demands physical activity that includes frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, handling, pushing, pulling, and sometimes carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This requires the employee to have good stamina and physical resilience. Since the job is safety-sensitive, careful attention to all safety guidelines is paramount to prevent risks for themselves and coworkers. The position requires the individual to meet healthcare requirements including a Tuberculosis skin test and maintain a positive standing with healthcare agencies such as the Employment Clearance Registry and Adult Maltreatment Registry. Overall, this position is ideal for those who are proactive, detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and committed to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen atmosphere. This role offers an opportunity to work in a structured environment with clear responsibilities that contribute to the essential functioning of kitchen and food service operations. Employees in this role contribute directly to the smooth functioning and success of the kitchen team by ensuring that all kitchenware and environment meet health and safety standards consistently.